Grade 5 Earth and Space Science (ESS) Topic: Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System Content: Solar system includes the sun and celestial bodies that orbit the sun. Each planet in the solar system has unique characteristics
Lesson Plans
The Sun- learning about the sun's structure and features (ORC # 471)
Planet Simulations (Astronomy for Kids website)
Discrepant Events
STEM Events
Simulations (Project WET, Project WILD, etc.)
Day and Night: Sun-Earth-Moon cycle demonstration (ORC # 5247)
Earth and Space Science (ESS)
Topic: Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System
Content: Solar system includes the sun and celestial bodies that orbit the sun. Each planet in the solar system has unique characteristics
Lesson Plans
- The Sun- learning about the sun's structure and features (ORC # 471)
- Planet Simulations (Astronomy for Kids website)
Discrepant EventsSTEM Events
Simulations (Project WET, Project WILD, etc.)
- Day and Night: Sun-Earth-Moon cycle demonstration (ORC # 5247)
Web sites/ORC sites- ORC # 471
- ORC # 5247
- http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ (planet facts, quizzes, games, projects, and more)
- http://www.neok12.com/quiz/SOLSYS01 (planet quiz)
- http://www.kidsastronomy.com/venus.htm (planet simulations)
LiteratureText References
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